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Classic Radio 01-23-26 - League of Nations, Death is an Artist, and The Gasfitter's Ball
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Drama on a Friday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Mr. President starring Edward Arnold, originally broadcast January 23, 1949, 77 years ago, He Went to Paris. The president tries hard to create a "League Of Nations," at the risk of his own health.
Followed by Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast January 23, 1945, 81 years ago, Death is an Artist starring Lee Bowman. Four dead cats and a man are found in an apartment...all with their throats slit or their heads cut off! The story of the human victim involves a hated wife and murder.
Then, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring Sir John Gielgud and Sir Ralph Richardson, originally broadcast January 23, 1955, 71 years ago, The Tragedy Of The Gasfitter's Ball. A young lady's husband-to-be disappears on the way to the altar. Sherlock solves the case without ever leaving his room.
Followed by The Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast January 23, 1949, 77 years ago, The Exile starring Douglas Fairbanks Jr. An adaptation of the 1947 movie that was written and produced by the star Fairbanks. Guest screen director Max Ophuls introduces the story of Charles II's exile in Holland.
Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast January 23, 1948, 78 years ago, Waiting for the Mailman. No farm for Claudia. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.
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First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Mr. President starring Edward Arnold, originally broadcast January 23, 1949, 77 years ago, He Went to Paris. The president tries hard to create a "League Of Nations," at the risk of his own health.
Followed by Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast January 23, 1945, 81 years ago, Death is an Artist starring Lee Bowman. Four dead cats and a man are found in an apartment...all with their throats slit or their heads cut off! The story of the human victim involves a hated wife and murder.
Then, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring Sir John Gielgud and Sir Ralph Richardson, originally broadcast January 23, 1955, 71 years ago, The Tragedy Of The Gasfitter's Ball. A young lady's husband-to-be disappears on the way to the altar. Sherlock solves the case without ever leaving his room.
Followed by The Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast January 23, 1949, 77 years ago, The Exile starring Douglas Fairbanks Jr. An adaptation of the 1947 movie that was written and produced by the star Fairbanks. Guest screen director Max Ophuls introduces the story of Charles II's exile in Holland.
Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast January 23, 1948, 78 years ago, Waiting for the Mailman. No farm for Claudia. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.
Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream
Check out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order!
If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day